Santa Maria del Cedro, Calabria, Italy

Santa Maria del Cedro

Calabria, Italy

Santa Maria del Cedro is a coastal town in Calabria, Italy, named after its famous cultivation of the special Diamante citron used in Jewish religious ceremonies.

The area has ancient origins tied to the ancient city of Laos, founded by the Sybarites, with archaeological finds reflecting its long history. The town features historic landmarks like the Norman Castle of San Michele, which overlooks the valley and has medieval origins, and the ruins of the Church of San Giovanni associated with a Basilian monastery.

Santa Maria del Cedro has a strong agricultural tradition, especially in citron production, and hosts a Citron Museum that celebrates this heritage. The town’s landscape blends rich history, medieval architecture, and natural beauty along the Tyrrhenian coast, making it a place of cultural and environmental significance.

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Province of Cosenza

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Santa Maria del Cedro is located in Calabria, Italy.

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